Nightly News Full Broadcast - March 20

tonight whiplash at the border the fate of a controversial Texas immigration law now in the hands of a federal appeals court the three-judge panel hearing arguments on the law they put on hold just hours after the Supreme Court allowed Let Texas authorities arrest and deport immigrants, but the Biden administration argues that the state does not have that authority. What the judges point out today also tonight the urgent search police say that a prisoner was taken from the hospital by a gunman who opened fire and three correctional officers were injured. Police search for deadly Utah home explosion.

Debris fell throughout the neighborhood, making for the first F-day of spring, but snow spreading across the Northeast. By gnawing it is here. The tense moments on Capitol Hill. Rudy Giuliani's former associate left Paris. testifying in the GOP's Biden impeachment inquiry in our NBC News exclusive, Paris' accusation that Republicans are acting as Russia's accomplices, the new drama for royals was the breach of the royal's medical records. Princess Kate at the clinic where she had surgery, this is NBC Nightly News with Lester Hold. Good evening everyone and welcome, things are back to square one at the Texas-Mexico border tonight, at least for the moment, as the federal government once again became the sole enforcer of immigration laws.

Yesterday, the US Supreme Court gave Texas the go-ahead to proceed with its controversial new border control law that gives local authorities the power to arrest and deport immigrants they suspect of having entered the country illegally. But just hours after the Supreme Court spoke, an appeals court panel quickly put another pause on the law's implementation while hearing the case today. in Forth, leaving some local authorities unsure about their roles and what comes next, the cheesier and cheesier it is on the border. Tonight, a controversial immigration law remains on hold 24 hours after the Supreme Court gave the green light for a federal appeals court to begin today. holding a hearing on the Texas law known as SB4, which allows state and local authorities to arrest immigrants suspected of illegally crossing the southern border and allow state judges to deport them.

Judges are skeptical of the law. This is the first time it seems to me that uh, a state has asserted that it has the right to expel illegal aliens. Gov. Greg Abbott respects the law and says Texas is taking action because President Biden has failed to detain record numbers of immigrants. What is happening at the border is nothing short of catastrophic. Texas had already put up barbed wire and barriers to deter migrants from crossing illegal movements challenged in court by the Biden administration so far in 2024, most illegal crossings have taken place in Arizona and California, a a trend that some border officials tell NBC News is due to those tougher policies in Texas Zapata.

The county sheriff, Ramundo Delbos, is in favor of the new law, since he supported it before, what we are targeting is violence, cartels that want violent criminals that want to cross, but in Maverick County, where Crowds of immigrants converged. Eagle Pass last fall Sheriff Tom Schmerber has reservations in the phase of him Are you in favor of SB4? Not until you get more information about how it's going to work and do you know when that will be? No. I'm not worried about where the arrested immigrants would be. go to your detention center it's already

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and we're here in the middle trying to see what's going to happen, you know, but it's more like a policy between the state and federal government, that's how I see it and where do you go? originates that? put you in the middle like they're not worried about us, they're worried about them, so Morgan says this, trust us, the appeals court didn't rule on the Texas law today, any idea when they will.

Yes, Lester, right now, those three. The panel of judges hasn't given any indication, but given how quickly they've acted in the last 24 hours, that decision could come soon, and keep in mind that there's a good chance this will all end up back in the Supreme Court. Lester Morgan, cheesy, thanks. Tonight in Idaho, authorities are searching for an inmate who escaped with a gunman who helped him escape after the prisoner was treated and released from the hospital. Here's Dana Griffin tonight. An urgent search is underway for an escaped inmate and an armed accomplice who ambushed officers at the Idaho hospital.

They are dangerous, armed, and have shown a propensity for violence. Police say Skyler, 31, shown here handcuffed and bloodied, was taken to St. Alphonsa Regional Medical Center in Boise on Tuesday night for self-inflicted injuries and shortly afterward. At 2am, as he was about to be transported back to prison, accomplice Nicholas Umau opened fire and shot two officers, a third was caught in the crossfire. Police say they then fled in this gray Honda Civic. We believe it was a coordinated attack. No doubt an Endeavor planned to release him from custody the three officers hope he survives they could be anywhere right now investigators post these photos of my tattoos and say he is a member of a white supremacist gang he had been in prison for 8 years after shooting at a deputy during a high speed chase he was eligible for parole in 2026 police urge public if you see suspects do not approach them but call 911 Lester Dana Griffin thank you in Utah a predawn explosion destroyed A duplex earlier today happened in American Fork city officials, south of Salt Lake City, said a woman's body was found in the burning rubble, while another person was safely evacuated.

The cause is under investigation. It's spring, but tonight parts of upstate New York and Connecticut are still getting a taste of snow while more is on the way in the Midwest Al Roker joins me On what awaits us well Lester we already have weather advisories winter snow extending from Montana to the Northeast tomorrow snow will extend from Montana to North Dakota in the south The system will bring heavy rain to Texas and the Gulf, then we move into Friday. Steady snow in the upper Midwest on the Great Lakes. Heavy rains in the southeast, we move towards Saturday.

We are looking for systems merging along the east coast. Heavy rain along I 95 heavy snow to New England with snowfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches from Florida to the Northeast heavy snow from New England to Montana and a second bright storm Sunday through Monday bringing heavy snow to the north from PL, so winter is not over yet. Happy spring, okay, Al, thank you very much. Alabama today became the latest state to target diversity programs at public universities and other state agencies. Senior legal correspondent Laura Jared has late details for us tonight. Alabama Governor Signs New Law Banning All Diversity Programs at Public Universities and State Government Agencies SB 129 passed with overwhelming Republican support, but will likely face legal headwinds soon due to its broad reach from October 1st.

Any program involving a divisive concept cannot receive status. finance Republican Governor Kiy's government by saying today that I refuse to allow some bad actors on college campuses or elsewhere to operate under the acronym Dei using taxpayer funds to fuel their liberal political movement the law being released after of days of debate in the In the state legislature, everyone in this room is created equal and so I appreciate you bringing this up now that we can no longer use taxpayer money and go to programs that teach us that we are actually different , but civil rights advocates argue that it tramples on the constitutional rights of students and teachers when you have a bill like this and it's incredibly vague, people freak out, this will have a direct impact on Dei offices across the state .

Alabama is just the latest in a series of states clearly targeting diversity programs. The Florida stop woke up. law preventing companies from requiring diversity training now involved in legal challenges but in Montgomery students have been making their voices heard all month Dei has never made me feel threatened I hurt Alabama schools tonight now I'm trying to analyze the implications of how to comply with this new law and still teaches Laura Jarrett NBC News fireworks in a house today Hearing in impeachment inquiry into President Biden Republicans put pressure on Hunter Biden's former business partners, but a witness them accused of pedaling Russian propaganda Ryan Nobl has late details for us from the capital you tonight, a fiery turning point in the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, excuse me, excuse me, Mr.

Balinsky, this is my moment. House Republicans are holding a hearing designed to introduce Hunter Biden, who had asked to give public testimony but declined to appear. The committee heard from a pair of Hunter Biden's former business associates who testified that even though President Biden denied he was involved in his son's business, he was an active and conscientious facilitator who met with business associates like me to promote the business, they say that Joe Biden participated by phone and speaker. at meetings and dinners with Hunter's foreign business partners, Hunter's former business partner, Jason Ganis, testifying from prison, the vice president said hello, nice freus and hope you had a safe trip and then said, okay, Be good to my boy, but the Democrats responded by saying, "There it is." There was no evidence of a crime with any luck today marks the end of perhaps the most spectacular failure in the history of congressional investigations: the effort to find a high crime or misdemeanor committed by Joe Biden and then impeach him for it.

Democrats invited Lev Parnis to former associate of former President Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani, who testified that he was tasked with digging up dirt on Biden's business ventures in Ukraine. I found exactly zero evidence of Biden's corruption in Ukraine in an exclusive interview. Parnis accused the Republicans of being willing accomplices in the Kremlin. They are not getting to the truth, all they are doing is pushing the same Russian narrative and propaganda and tonight the chairman of the oversight committee, James Comr, says he will invite the President Biden to testify at an upcoming hearing. Many thanks from Lester Ryan Noble.

President Biden's announcement today in Battleground Arizona billions in tech grants that will create tens of thousands of new jobs at a time when many voters say the state needs an economic boost Christine Romans is there President Biden today in the critical county of Maricopa Arizona, with a multi-million dollar delivery, we will allow advanced semiconductor manufacturing to return here in the United States after 40 years. Mr. Biden announces $8.5 billion in grants and $11 billion more in loans to semiconductor maker Intel, money from the bipartisan Chip Act passed in 2022. The money will go toward the construction and expansion of Intel facilities in Arizona, Ohio, New Mexico and Oregon combined will create nearly 20,000 20,000 construction jobs here in Chandler, Arizona. 6,000 construction workers are building two chip plants known as Fabs that are expected to house 3,000 manufacturing jobs.

Intel CEO Pat Ginger says government investment is essential to competing with China, it's not just a matter of our national security but also all aspects of our economy and these are great jobs. Chandler restaurant gadzukes owner Aaron P appreciates the investment and the foot. traffic, it could mean that after years of people working from home at a fabulous store, you actually have to go to work and he's hoping to go out to lunch. PO says business owners like him find themselves in a paradox, well we are now at a point where you can no longer raise prices.

The consumer won't allow it, but he says he has no choice but to raise wages. Talia Palalani, a 19-year-old cashier, brings home $1,300 every two weeks. I guess it's good that they pay you more but at the end most of the day it's like everything is so expensive it's like you're not really getting much out of it affordability most importantly here in Maricopa County for the last 4 years house prices increased by 53% rents have increased37% people were left wondering how to make it all add up We said people get paid more but everything costs more, right, and we simply have to do more with less, with so many people struggling with high housing costs and persistent inflation.

President Biden has low approval ratings for his handling of the economy, one reason he is highlighting bills like the bipartisan chip law as he seeks a second term Lester Christine r woman in Arizona thanks in 60 seconds The mystery of Princess Kate's health, did anyone gain access to her medical records at the hospital where she had surgery new research? Up next, there's new drama for the British royals as questions arise about Princess Kate's health. An investigation is underway into whether Kate's medical records were breached at the hospital where she had surgery. Molly Hunter is in London tonight.

A serious allegation of data breach at London Hospital. where the Princess of Wales underwent surgery in January, several UK media outlets reported that three staff members at the London Clinic are being investigated for allegedly attempting to access Kate's personal medical information, something NBC News has not confirmed. . The U.K. government's privacy watchdog confirmed to NBC News that it received a breach report, but did not share whether it included one or more allegations. Kensington Palace did not confirm whether Kate was notified or not and referred questions to the London Clinic, which in a statement said all appropriate investigative and regulatory measures would be taken in the event of any breach.

Disciplinary action will be taken even if she is dealing with someone who just felt a little nosy, they shouldn't have been able to access her history. King Charles was there in January for his prostate procedure tonight. Buckingham Palace declined to comment on whether the king's medical data was affected, the allegation of a data breach comes amid continued scrutiny as photo agencies review past photographs of the royal family, photo agency Getty and Reuters now questioning numerous digital inconsistencies in this photo taken by Kate in August 2022, all signs that unless Kensington Palace fills the void, the headlines will continue to make. violation of British law, the Health Minister spoke about the strong implications that could include prosecution or fines.

Lester, okay, Molly Hunter in London, thank you. Next, the small town is divided by immigrants and more arrive to fill so many vacant positions. Our report is as follows. Now we are back to the divide over the immigration crisis, while many large cities are feeling the strain, some smaller cities are divided over the WEA to welcome immigrants while seeking to fill thousands of jobs. Julia anley has our report in major cities across the United States. Officials say they have reached breaking point struggling to handle the record number of immigrants arriving, but here in the small town of Fremont, Nebraska, where there are only 39 workers for every 100 job openings, some are encouraging them to come. even more legal immigrants.

We need these people. We need this work done. It is what feeds the nation and the world many of the vacancies are in this 500 million dollar poultry plant opened in 2019, local youth often move away leaving those jobs in the slaughterhouse to immigrants like Vicente Hernández with Hispanic immigrants, although it is difficult, although it is heavy. endure, he says that the difference with an American citizen is that every time he finds a job, when he sees that it is difficult, he leaves it. She says Hernandez and his wife are also pastors in the growing Guatemalan community, once an almost all-white town of 27,000. one in six is ​​Latino since 2018 school district added nearly 800 non-English speaking students resist that change voters return to city ordinance twice that says locals must tell the city they are here legally before to be able to rent a home.

The city can't always verify information, but people say the law is still in place to send a message to Councilman Paul. Van Baron supports that the citizens had asked the city council to do something because it was quite obvious that we had become a haven for illegals. He argues that slaughterhouses that pay low wages to immigrants reduce citizens' incomes and criticizes increasing costs for immigrant children. In local schools, the enormous pressure to attract large numbers of people has resulted in a considerable burden on taxpayers, but Councilman Mark Jensen, who has lived in the area since he was 10, is against that ordinance , is a bad image for our city and says that Fremont needs to embrace change, immigration is crucial, many people who live and grew up here don't stay, they move, it's critical for us to have the people we have here back in church.

He tells us that he regularly sleeps about 3 hours a night, but even so he and his wife Maria say they found his new hometown. Now I'm living the American dream, as they call it. I'm happy because I have everything she says. State officials say they often have problems with undocumented workers using fake IDs just this month, four immigrants were accused of using them to get jobs in slaughterhouses Lester, okay Julia, thanks and that's Nightly News, join us us tomorrow to see the inside of a monument, the first of its kind, illuminated by a light. on a deeply personal side of American history so many thanks for watching everyone.

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